HSM Moms use Homeschool Manager for our kids every day… still, today’s quick Daily Encouragement just may rock your world! Moms, create your own “student card” to schedule and track…

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Homeschool Moms & Dads: don’t be obsessed with perfection. It’s paralyzing, not very helpful, and impossible to live up to. Instead, embrace daily, small progress towards your ideals.

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increasing ability and making the homeschool tasks easier

Part 2, Increasing ability Recalling Part 1 of this series, we talked about Dr. BJ Fogg’s behavior model that states behavior happens when motivation, ability, and a trigger occur at…

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Sometimes, we homeschool moms tend to overthink making memories. The Nester has it right… It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. To that end, here are 10 ways to enjoy fall right now. Don’t wait to organize the perfect nature study hiking trip or to get to the store to bake an apple pie. Celebrate now. Live fully in this moment. Enjoy Fall!

Gosh I love Fall. There is something I love about every season, but fall is my favorite. Since we live in Florida, our take on Fall is a little… well,…

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Using psychology and behavior design to get your kids to do their homeschool work

Part 1, Defining behavior and setting the trigger In my line of work (Behavior Design) I study and apply neuroscience and psychology to everyday tasks. Really, what I’m trying to…

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10 Planning Tips For Happier Homeschooling

Your lesson planning is done, your schedule is all set AND… The pet gerbil has babies, you get an unexpected visitor, it rains and you play in it, or the…

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make the most of summer

Summertime… and the livin’s easy! At least that’s what we often long for. After heavy course loads during the school year plus sports, competitive debate, co-ops, work & other extra-curriculars, moms…

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